I'm thinking of adding a preamp with EQ to one of my Grind 5's. Make it into sort of a poor man's Cirrus.
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Peavey Import Club (BXP Line and others)
- Thread starter fourstringbliss
- Start date
-
- Tags
- club
CrewsControl said:
Peavey's make a great modding platform IMO. Mainly because of the build quality you get for the money spent.
I recently got a Peavey International Series Fury II made in Korea. I'm having a hard time finding out any information about it. Web searches, including the Peavey website turn up scant literature.
The bass is a four-string with a single soapbar pickup and active electronics. It's also got a sunburst finish, which has never been a real favorite of mine, but is actually growing on me.
Pics to follow.
Can I get a number?
The bass is a four-string with a single soapbar pickup and active electronics. It's also got a sunburst finish, which has never been a real favorite of mine, but is actually growing on me.
Pics to follow.
Can I get a number?
I think this club's turned into self-service. Find the latest list somewhere back a few pages, add your name and number, repost here. 
OK, I'll bring the list forward and add myself to the end.
1. Orangeclawhamme
2. Open: Ex-DWBass
3. Would'e
4. El-Bob
5. Rok51
6.
7. Grace & Groove
8. nsmar4211
9. Bluesbreaker5
10. Busterdog
11. Mongo2
12. Geothermal
13. bfc
14. philb61
15. Tamarack
16. Maddbassplaya
17. Boolsak
18. Fruitlabor
19. Croox
20. sirpug
21. Fiver
22. poomwah
23. Noosh
24. groon
25. Herrlster
26. that1guy222
27. JoelEoM
28. Timer22
29. wagstaff
30. broadblik
31. Joseph.Magnum
32. zachbrain
33. PauliePower
34. Zionbound
35. Punisher Bass
36. Craigster
37. JazzMorius
38. banre
39. metalupyourjazz
40. RedsFan75
41. bassplayer8953
42. PRESofUNIVERSE
43. FL Knifemaker
44. Tama
45. ericw
46. janaya64
47. boamedt
48. kcole4001
49. plankspanker
50. Tenspace
51. hallobros
52. mbwalters
53. deshi00
54. DonovanJM
55. dominike7
56. ColinGWood
57. hapdoty
58. number11
59. Stacatto
60. Dogbluedrummer
61. Retroblaster
62. GL797
63. Killa
64. Infersis22
65. Crystalman85
66. sharkwagon
66. aaronhouston
67. tgriley62
68. geoff in nc
69. Passifid
70. Immigrant
71. JimInRafordVA
1. Orangeclawhamme
2. Open: Ex-DWBass
3. Would'e
4. El-Bob
5. Rok51
6.
7. Grace & Groove
8. nsmar4211
9. Bluesbreaker5
10. Busterdog
11. Mongo2
12. Geothermal
13. bfc
14. philb61
15. Tamarack
16. Maddbassplaya
17. Boolsak
18. Fruitlabor
19. Croox
20. sirpug
21. Fiver
22. poomwah
23. Noosh
24. groon
25. Herrlster
26. that1guy222
27. JoelEoM
28. Timer22
29. wagstaff
30. broadblik
31. Joseph.Magnum
32. zachbrain
33. PauliePower
34. Zionbound
35. Punisher Bass
36. Craigster
37. JazzMorius
38. banre
39. metalupyourjazz
40. RedsFan75
41. bassplayer8953
42. PRESofUNIVERSE
43. FL Knifemaker
44. Tama
45. ericw
46. janaya64
47. boamedt
48. kcole4001
49. plankspanker
50. Tenspace
51. hallobros
52. mbwalters
53. deshi00
54. DonovanJM
55. dominike7
56. ColinGWood
57. hapdoty
58. number11
59. Stacatto
60. Dogbluedrummer
61. Retroblaster
62. GL797
63. Killa
64. Infersis22
65. Crystalman85
66. sharkwagon
66. aaronhouston
67. tgriley62
68. geoff in nc
69. Passifid
70. Immigrant
71. JimInRafordVA
Here are a few pics. I'm not sure that I would have chosen to do a transparent finish on a multi-piece body, but this one is not as bad as some I've seen. Does anyone have a similar unit?
Comments welcome.
Is that what it is?
Aside from the fingerprints, the worst part of the base it the neck plate. Other than that, it's immaculate. As you can see, it even has the plastic still on the back plates.
Also, I just replaced the original Peavey 9v battery! I guess I'll keep it in case someone wants to "bring it back to original."
I think I qualify to enter the club, specially today.
I own a BXP5, I mentioned something about it here
Since then I unexpectedly bought a USA CS Fretless Cirrus-5. Thanks to TB forum!
Now I think I am entitled to say a good old Indonesian BXP is very close to a good USA Cirrus, that is well above other basses costing a lot more.
Today I've just bought another Indonesian Cirrus BXP, this time a 4-string. I love playing fretless so much now that I want frets just for slap, and the 19mm string spacing in the BXP4 seems to be ideal (haven't tried yet, it's in my car trunk!). My 5-string Cirrus have tight spacing that is ideal for fingerstyle or pick, but not so good for slap (I am not a good slapper anyway).
Neck seems to be as good as my BXP5.
I own a BXP5, I mentioned something about it here
Since then I unexpectedly bought a USA CS Fretless Cirrus-5. Thanks to TB forum!
Now I think I am entitled to say a good old Indonesian BXP is very close to a good USA Cirrus, that is well above other basses costing a lot more.
Today I've just bought another Indonesian Cirrus BXP, this time a 4-string. I love playing fretless so much now that I want frets just for slap, and the 19mm string spacing in the BXP4 seems to be ideal (haven't tried yet, it's in my car trunk!). My 5-string Cirrus have tight spacing that is ideal for fingerstyle or pick, but not so good for slap (I am not a good slapper anyway).
Neck seems to be as good as my BXP5.
Micro-review:
I like ultra-low action and Cirrus necks allows it. I think it has to do with precise curvature of the neck once the trussrod is adjusted and the very good fret work.
But now I remembered in my BXP5 I wanted to lower the 1st and 2nd strings more than what the bridge allowed. I solved it by filing the bottom side of the small piece in the saddles by 1mm or so.
In the recently purchased BXP4 action was OK. I mean "regular", so "not ultralow". And the neck was again perfect to tolerate very low action. This time I am filing a lot more than 1mm, maybe 2 or 3 mm. I also had to cut some notch in the moving part where the saddle fits (don't know the technical name of it) to get some clearance for the strings, specially for the first. Now it is perfect for my style. It took a couple of hours with manual tools (files and sandpaper, not even a lathe).
Trussrod was perfectly adjusted in both cases. Normal bow (not backbow) of about 0.15mm, by no means this is excessive bow (it could be the opposite if anything).
I think it could be useful to mention, in my opinion my 2 BXP from Indonesia were good out of the box for most, but they were not set to their full potential due to limitations in how low the action can be. I tend to think my 2 BXPs are no exception.
I like ultra-low action and Cirrus necks allows it. I think it has to do with precise curvature of the neck once the trussrod is adjusted and the very good fret work.
But now I remembered in my BXP5 I wanted to lower the 1st and 2nd strings more than what the bridge allowed. I solved it by filing the bottom side of the small piece in the saddles by 1mm or so.
In the recently purchased BXP4 action was OK. I mean "regular", so "not ultralow". And the neck was again perfect to tolerate very low action. This time I am filing a lot more than 1mm, maybe 2 or 3 mm. I also had to cut some notch in the moving part where the saddle fits (don't know the technical name of it) to get some clearance for the strings, specially for the first. Now it is perfect for my style. It took a couple of hours with manual tools (files and sandpaper, not even a lathe).
Trussrod was perfectly adjusted in both cases. Normal bow (not backbow) of about 0.15mm, by no means this is excessive bow (it could be the opposite if anything).
I think it could be useful to mention, in my opinion my 2 BXP from Indonesia were good out of the box for most, but they were not set to their full potential due to limitations in how low the action can be. I tend to think my 2 BXPs are no exception.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
This is my new (used) Cirrus. After having my Patriot for a few months, and being amazed at the sounds it makes, I didn't hesitate for one second on this one. I almost returned it the next day after changing the strings and putting in some 9volts because I feared I would stop playing the rest of my basses. Hasn't happened, but I play this more than the rest now.
This is my new (used) Cirrus. After having my Patriot for a few months, and being amazed at the sounds it makes, I didn't hesitate for one second on this one. I almost returned it the next day after changing the strings and putting in some 9volts because I feared I would stop playing the rest of my basses. Hasn't happened, but I play this more than the rest now.
OK I added myself to the list. I have never played anything and at 59 decided to do something I always wanted to do and purchased a Millennium 5 AC BXP. I am into my 3rd book and learning to play. I am one of those people that want to know all there is to know about what I am doing so this forum has been awesome. Has anyone actually installed the US version of the Millennium 5AC preamp into the Import BXP? there was a lot of talk about it in the first few pages but no one ever said they actually did it and what the results were. I do feel the mid tone control on the Millennium 5AC BXP is not very effective and the b string is not very clear and just kind of sounds muddy.
Adding myself to the list now. I picked up a Grind BXP 5 string today. Haven't had a chance to play it much or take pictures, but from the time I played it in the store....plays and sounds great.
1. Orangeclawhamme
2. Open: Ex-DWBass
3. Would'e
4. El-Bob
5. Rok51
6.
7. Grace & Groove
8. nsmar4211
9. Bluesbreaker5
10. Busterdog
11. Mongo2
12. Geothermal
13. bfc
14. philb61
15. Tamarack
16. Maddbassplaya
17. Boolsak
18. Fruitlabor
19. Croox
20. sirpug
21. Fiver
22. poomwah
23. Noosh
24. groon
25. Herrlster
26. that1guy222
27. JoelEoM
28. Timer22
29. wagstaff
30. broadblik
31. Joseph.Magnum
32. zachbrain
33. PauliePower
34. Zionbound
35. Punisher Bass
36. Craigster
37. JazzMorius
38. banre
39. metalupyourjazz
40. RedsFan75
41. bassplayer8953
42. PRESofUNIVERSE
43. FL Knifemaker
44. Tama
45. ericw
46. janaya64
47. boamedt
48. kcole4001
49. plankspanker
50. Tenspace
51. hallobros
52. mbwalters
53. deshi00
54. DonovanJM
55. dominike7
56. ColinGWood
57. hapdoty
58. number11
59. Stacatto
60. Dogbluedrummer
61. Retroblaster
62. GL797
63. Killa
64. Infersis22
65. Crystalman85
66. sharkwagon
66. aaronhouston
67. tgriley62
68. geoff in nc
69. Passifid
70. Immigrant
71. JimInRafordVA
72. king_arthur1953 (just call me King)
73. canadian_man_44
1. Orangeclawhamme
2. Open: Ex-DWBass
3. Would'e
4. El-Bob
5. Rok51
6.
7. Grace & Groove
8. nsmar4211
9. Bluesbreaker5
10. Busterdog
11. Mongo2
12. Geothermal
13. bfc
14. philb61
15. Tamarack
16. Maddbassplaya
17. Boolsak
18. Fruitlabor
19. Croox
20. sirpug
21. Fiver
22. poomwah
23. Noosh
24. groon
25. Herrlster
26. that1guy222
27. JoelEoM
28. Timer22
29. wagstaff
30. broadblik
31. Joseph.Magnum
32. zachbrain
33. PauliePower
34. Zionbound
35. Punisher Bass
36. Craigster
37. JazzMorius
38. banre
39. metalupyourjazz
40. RedsFan75
41. bassplayer8953
42. PRESofUNIVERSE
43. FL Knifemaker
44. Tama
45. ericw
46. janaya64
47. boamedt
48. kcole4001
49. plankspanker
50. Tenspace
51. hallobros
52. mbwalters
53. deshi00
54. DonovanJM
55. dominike7
56. ColinGWood
57. hapdoty
58. number11
59. Stacatto
60. Dogbluedrummer
61. Retroblaster
62. GL797
63. Killa
64. Infersis22
65. Crystalman85
66. sharkwagon
66. aaronhouston
67. tgriley62
68. geoff in nc
69. Passifid
70. Immigrant
71. JimInRafordVA
72. king_arthur1953 (just call me King)
73. canadian_man_44
Well, I might be # 74 in a few weeks, or less. I just laid away an older Milestone (1, I think, no # following.) It's the P style, red with a couple of minor dings. Ser # 00592430. Most likely part of a combo set. Pics to come when I get it. Price was $100 CDN. Plays well, no buzzes or dead spots, but needs a proper setup and dust off. Looks like it was setup for slapping, as the action is high. Intonation sounds almost dead on. Neck looks fine with little relief. Also, the pups are set with a midrange tilt, also suggesting slapping use to me. I'll reset it for my preferences and see how that works out. Volume pot is scratchy, but that's an easy fix. Tone has little effect, but when I clean the v pot, I'll inspect the cap value.
This will be my first bass in almost 5 years, except the Bronco, which was borrowed. Will be nice to have a full size instrument to play around with.
On a side note, I did get the chance to play a Grind 5 the other day. Wish I could afford it.
This will be my first bass in almost 5 years, except the Bronco, which was borrowed. Will be nice to have a full size instrument to play around with.
On a side note, I did get the chance to play a Grind 5 the other day. Wish I could afford it.
I'll add my self to the list at #75 so Ayce can keep 74. I have a Millennium BXP 4 and a Cirrus BXP 4. Thinking about either a Grind 5 or Cirrus BXP 5.
Grind 6 spotted in a great band!
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - St. James Infirmary - Salmon Arm's Roots & Blues Festival
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - St. James Infirmary - Salmon Arm's Roots & Blues Festival
I'm afraid I'll have to cancel my membership because I didn't get the Milestone. The place I had it laid away at had a RBX375 so I got that instead.
Don'tcha hate jumpming the gun?
Misty Mountain can have #74.
Don'tcha hate jumpming the gun?
Misty Mountain can have #74.
seems like the flametop finish is pretty popular..lol I paid less than a 100bucks for it used so I couldn't say no.
.
.
Whoah! What the...
PEAVEY Grind 4string Bass Guitar active w/ EMG PJ
I have never seen a Grind BXP like this. At first I thought it was a B-90 with a Grind neck, but then - where did the dot inlays come from? And the bolts!?
PEAVEY Grind 4string Bass Guitar active w/ EMG PJ
I have never seen a Grind BXP like this. At first I thought it was a B-90 with a Grind neck, but then - where did the dot inlays come from? And the bolts!?
As an eBay Associate, TalkBass may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
I've seen Grinds like that before, made in early 2000's. Basically a predecessor to the Millenium bass now offered. The seller is really high in what he wants for this bass, it's nothing special IMO. A guy had one of those for sale locally for around $250, for months. I've seen them languish on ebay for that price also, although not lately...
